bebe
“bebe” means “drinks” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
drinks
Also: drink!
📝 In Action
Mi perro bebe mucha agua después de correr.
A1My dog drinks a lot of water after running.
Usted bebe un café muy fuerte, ¿verdad?
A2You (formal) drink a very strong coffee, right?
¡Bebe el zumo antes de que se caliente!
A1Drink the juice before it gets warm!
baby
Also: sweetheart
📝 In Action
El bebe está durmiendo en su cuna.
A1The baby is sleeping in his crib.
Ven aquí, mi bebe, te doy un abrazo.
B1Come here, my sweetheart (baby), I'll give you a hug.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'bebe' as a command?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb form 'bebe' comes from the Latin verb *bibere* (to drink). The noun 'bebé' (baby) is derived from the same root but likely came into Spanish from French (*bébé*) in the 19th century.
First recorded: 13th century (verb form)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'bebe' or 'bebé' correct when talking about an infant?
While Spanish speakers often say 'bebe' quickly, the grammatically correct word for 'baby' is 'bebé' (with an accent). 'Bebe' without the accent is the conjugation of the verb 'to drink'.